DHSK Awareness Programme
Kashmiris are misplaced in their assumption that all is well with our elderly: Geriatric Consultant at JLNM Hospital
Srinagar/IBNS: Under the patronage of the Directorate of Health Services for Kashmir, an exclusive awareness program for Senior Citizens was held at a local hotel in Srinagar.
Scores of senior citizens from all walks of life, retired officials and senior citizens from marginalized sections attended the program.
Speaking on the occasion, eminent cardiologist, Prof Upendra Kaul, said, "To prevent and postpone heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure in the elderly is an important responsibility of the medical fraternity."
Moderating the event, Geriatric Consultant at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari, Dr Zubair Saleem, spoke about the medical, social and moral aspects of ageing.
Kashmiris are misplaced in their assumption that all is well with our elderly, he said.
He emphasized the need to involve a holistic approach to deal with the challenge that's usually ignored and buried under the carpet.
"The initiative taken by the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir for the health care of senior citizens will provide health promotion, preventive services, diagnosis and management of geriatric medical problems across all the district hospitals of Kashmir," he added.
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